I think he will be tested on spinning pitches in Asia like Jaiswal in English and Australian conditions. And, he needs to have a solid defence like Dravid or Pujara or Kallis if he wants to have a longer career at number three. Though, he can be successful with an attacking game of Lara or Ponting.
Right now, the problem for England has shifted from Pope to Crawley. Though, his record against India and Australia last time he played is very good, their next assignments.
I think he will be tested on spinning pitches in Asia like Jaiswal in English and Australian conditions. And, he needs to have a solid defence like Dravid or Pujara or Kallis if he wants to have a longer career at number three. Though, he can be successful with an attacking game of Lara or Ponting.
Right now, the problem for England has shifted from Pope to Crawley. Though, his record against India and Australia last time he played is very good, their next assignments.
Agree we've seen so little of Bethell, it's hard to know how he'll play in varying conditions.Even the great Poting had his nemesis in Harbhajan...